Otley Courthouse is a unique arts and resource centre, created and run by local people, in Otley, West Yorkshire. The old magistrates court has been transformed into a fully accessible centre for people of all ages. There’s a lively evening events programme with great films, theatre, music, dance and cabaret. You can drop into the community cafe; visit the old cell; join a workshop, use our free computer room and internet access or enjoy our popular monthly craft fair and visual arts exhibitions. Visit our Regular Activities page and be amazed by the range of opportunities on offer. And how about hiring one of our attractive, well equipped rooms for a meeting, community event or a party?
We’re open 6 days a week Mon-Sat from 10am-4pm with events most Fridays and Saturday evenings. Everyone is welcome. Stay for a few minutes or all day!
News
Sneak preview of our Summer season on the What’s On pages now
Please do pop in and say hello to our new Centre Manager - Robbie Swale. Robbie can be contacted on admin@otleycourthouse.org.uk (note the new e-mail address). We would like to take this opportunity to thank Fiona for the amazing contribution that she made to the Courthouse and wish her every success in her new venture!
Upcoming highlights
View all of our events here and Book tickets online from DigYorkshire here.
Download our Spring 2010 season here.
You can book tickets using a debit / credit card:
- online through our What’s On pages;
- over the telephone during opening hours - Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm;
- at the box office during opening hours - Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Coming up …
What a Load of Rubbish
Friday 12th March at 7.30pm - a free, fun-packed show from the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
Jacqui Wicks and Quartet
Saturday 13th March at 8pm - the beguiling voice of the legendary Sex Patels performs songs from her debut album
Conversations with my Gardener
Thursday 18th March at 7.45pm - presented by Otley Film Society
The Last Ever Cabaret Heaven
Friday 19th March - 8.00pm - Don’t miss the grand finale event - with Simon Munnery, Marcelo Deramos and The Last Chance Saloon Band
Tom McConville
Saturday 20th March at 8pm - one of this country’s folk legends. BBC 2009 Folk musician of the year
Martyn Joseph
Sunday 21st March at 8pm - a mean guitar player with a powerful voice
Bradford International Film Festival comes to Otley
Thursday 25th March to Sunday 28th March - see What’s On page for more details
Otley Film Society and Otley Courthouse have teamed up with BIFF to bring you 6 selections from this year’s festival
Join the 100 Club
The winner for February was number 21. Congratulations!
It is not too late to join and for £6 - ie £2 per month until May 2010 (when we start all over again), you can enter into the monthly draws. There will be one prize of £50 each month. Please contact Anne Milne c/o The Courthouse, for more information.
Did you know…
Did you know that Otley Courthouse has helped create Otley Junior Orchestra, the Courthouse Choir, Otley Chamber Orchestra, Saturday Art Stars, In-House Arts, Super Sundays, Otley Science Festival, the 20/20 Science Cafe and Cafe Politique; is home to The Otley Film Society, Otley Community Players, Otley Youth Theatre, Otley Brass Band, Wharfe Brass, Performance Drama School, Cabaret Heaven; runs Holiday workshops for children; has a full entertainment programme of Music, Dance and Drama and has showcased acts such as Lau, Warsaw Village Band, New Model Army, Mozaic, Peatbog Faeries, Hugh Cornwell, Moishe’s Bagel, John Etheridge, Koshka and Blazin’ Fiddles to name but a few.
“…without doubt one of the best venues in Yorkshire for traditional music” Wharfedale Observer
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We are an ‘Arts Award Welcome’ venue
